Jr Accountant

Are you ready to join a team recognized as a Platinum Certified Canada’s Best Managed Company and one of BC’s Top Employers? At Wesgroup Equipment, we’ve been supporting industries across Western Canada with our trusted family of brands, including Williams Machinery, Westerra Equipment, and WE Rent. With 9 locations across BC and Alberta, we offer premium and economy equipment solutions for industries like construction, warehousing, agriculture and more. Join our team of People-Focused Problem Solvers and build a career where your contributions truly make a difference! 
As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our Accounting team by adding an additional Junior Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the Junior Accountant will support the department by performing a variety of accounting tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This role is responsible for managing daily and month-end accounting functions related to inventory, capital assets, financing, and other balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Review inventory sale transactions for accuracy.
• Manage financing of all inventory and rental assets.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile capital assets and rental fleets.
• Prepare salesman commission calculations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts at month end.
• Assist branch personnel with inquiries and requests.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 

• Maintain a mindset of growth and curiosity to improve company processes and self.
• Strong interpersonal and team working abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills showcased through proactive communication and task completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Always uphold professionalism internally and externally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Training, Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Desire to enroll in CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is considered an asset.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting or Business discipline.

 

Compensation Package:

• Salary between $40,000 - $50,000 depending on skills and qualifications.
• Paid vacation.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching plan.

Values:
 

• Build trust – with customers and each other.
• Be a team player – commit to working together to win.
• Be customer-focused – “wow” customers so they become raving fans.
• Support community – care for our people, our community and our planet.
• Deliver results – know what you need to do and get it done.

Working Conditions: The Junior Accountant is based out of the Surrey office and works 40 hours on average per week Monday to Friday.